Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi recently found himself at the centre of unexpected online attention due to a brief but impactful cameo appearance. His role as an intimacy coordinator in the series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' sparked a frenzy on social media, with clips from the scene spreading like wildfire.
A Viral Moment That Took Everyone by Surprise
Despite the scene's rapid popularity and the widespread praise for Hashmi's strong onscreen presence, the actor himself has remained remarkably detached from the hype. In a candid interview with Galatta India, Hashmi addressed the sudden virality with his characteristic calm demeanour. He made it clear that this burst of online fame has not altered his life in any significant way.
"Nothing has changed for me," Hashmi stated plainly. He described the cameo as a fleeting piece of work that unexpectedly captured the public's imagination. "Woh ek cheez thi, it suddenly blew up. Abhi virality ke liye pata nahi kya, kyun log suddenly, voh do din ka kaam tha, and it just blew up," he explained, highlighting the project's short two-day duration.
Emraan Hashmi's Philosophy on Fame and Virality
The 'Murder' star admitted that he still doesn't fully comprehend the mechanics of what makes content go viral. "I still don't understand. I am still a little confused about the entire thing. I don't take these things very seriously or mull over them," he shared. For Hashmi, the cameo was simply a job well done, nothing more and nothing less.
He elaborated on his mindset, revealing a long-held philosophy that shields him from the pressures of the industry. "I don't get into the seriousness of success, failure, or virality. I try to stay detached. Nothing bothers me," Hashmi said. He credited a lesson learned early in his career for this perspective: "Bahut pehle main seekh gaya tha ki aapke haath mein kuch nahi hai aur aapko bus shiddat se kaam karna hai and grow as an actor." His focus remains solely on honest work, believing that actors can only control their effort, not the public's reaction.
Raghav Juyal's Emotional Reaction to the Scene
Co-actor Raghav Juyal, who shared the viral moment with Hashmi, had a profoundly different and more emotional experience. Speaking to News 18, Juyal expressed his joy at the positive response, which he and co-star Aryan had anticipated.
Juyal revealed the raw, heartfelt nature of the scene's creation. "When Emraan sir came and that scene happened, I actually started crying. And while doing it, the scene just shaped up like that. I did it straight from the heart," he recounted. The authenticity of the performance, where Juyal and Hashmi performed a rendition of 'Kaho Na Kaho' from the film 'Murder', is widely seen as the key reason it resonated so deeply with audiences online.
Juyal also explained a specific creative choice, noting, "I specifically sang the Arabic version because I thought it would come across as funny." This blend of humour and genuine emotion created a perfect storm, making the scene a special and widely loved moment on the internet.
Ultimately, while the clip provided a fun and honest moment for fans, for Emraan Hashmi, it was business as usual—a testament to his grounded approach in an industry often defined by fleeting trends and viral fame.
